Welcome aboard, Joe

Posted
Thursday, July 26, 2012 1:00 pm

Karl A. Kozak, president and chief executive officer of Pawtucket Credit Union, has announced that Joe Silva has joined the credit union as vice president of commercial lending. Silva will be responsible for the management and growth of the credit union’s commercial loan portfolio, including real estate and business lending. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day activities of the department, he is also charged with adherence to regulatory requirements and procedural development. Formerly of Bank Rhode Island, Silva has over 15 years of experience in commercial lending. Silva has been the recipient of Providence Business News’ 2011 Forty Under 40 Award and the 2009 Partner in Philanthropy Award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, R.I. Chapter. He serves on the advisory and credit committees of the Local Initiative Support Collaborative (R.I. chapter) and is a Skate for Joy board member. He holds a B.A. from the University of Rhode Island. (Submitted photo)